At the very least, owners can't question Sankey's durability. He had 616 carries at Washington the last two seasons, second only to Arizona's Ka'Deem Carey (652). Sankey had three games with 34 carries or more for the Huskies last season, and he produced with 5.7 yards per carry and 20 TDs. That heavy workload might be a long-term concern, but he'll fit and push for carries with a strong preseason.

Sankey will be this year's "It" back among rookies. He's going to a team with little competition for carries (though Shonn Greene could still steal goal-line touches), and he's flashed big-time ability throughout his collegiate career. Ken Whisenhunt will figure out how to maximize Sankey's potential. It wouldn't be crazy to see Sankey drafted as high as the second round, but he's probably better suited to be a third- or fourth-rounder.